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Grace Ann McFarland
Born in Rosebud, South Dakota on Jun. 11, 1930
Departed on Aug. 10, 2012 and resided in Kennewick, WA.
Grace Ann McFarland
June 11, 1930 - August 10, 2012
Alvin Ross McFarland
June 24, 1930 - March 21, 2006
After a six year absence from each other, Grace and Alvin (Al) McFarland were reunited once again when Grace passed over to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
They were married
for 56 years, from February 23, 1948 until Al's death on March 21, 2006.
They met in Kennewick, where he was working as a butcher.
He then worked at Prudhomme Hardware, Hooper's Plumbing & Electrical, and retired after 10 years from Benton County Auditor's office.
During this time, Grace worked as a homemaker, teacher's aide, motel maid, and taking a few classes at Columbia Basin College, along with some hobbies and club memberships.
Grace and Al are survived by their son, Harry McFarland (CJ) of Anchorage, AK; daughter, Carol Tifft (Sherm) of Kennewick, WA; granddaughter, Melissa Webber (Aaron); grandsons, Alan Elmgren and Cody McFarland; great-grandsons, Jerid Ronquillo, Jalen and Justin Webber; and one great-granddaughter, Mystery Elmgren.
Grace is survived by three sisters and two brothers, and Al by two brothers and two sisters, as well as their many nieces and nephews.
They were preceded in death by both parents, two of Al's brothers and one sister, two of Grace's brothers and one sister, and a grandson, Brandon McFarland.
Memorial services are planned for Thursday, August 23, 2012, 11:30 a.m., at Grace Baptist Church, 4403 W. 10th, Kennewick, WA.
Jerry Freeman Maxson
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Nov. 30, 1929
Departed on Aug. 13, 2012 and resided in Kennewick, WA.
cemetery: Desert Lawn Memorial Park
Jerry Freeman Maxson went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 13, 2012.
Jerry was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 30, 1929 to Albert Freeman Maxson and Ruth Shimer Maxson.
Jerry was their only child.
Jerry grew up in Tulsa and graduated from Will Rogers High in 1948.
Jerry graduated from the University of Denver in 1952.
Jerry joined the U.S. Navy in 1953, went to OCS in 1955 and flight school from 1955 to 1957.
Jerry flew the A-1 Skyraider while stationed on the USS Lexington until being honorably discharged in 1959.
Jerry came to Kennewick in 1960 and owned and operated the B-OK service station.
Jerry changed careers at age 40 and was a successful stock broker for over 25 years.
He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Tri-City Country Club and the Tri-City Athletic Club.
Jerry loved to play many sports, but racquetball and golf were his favorites.
In 1962 Jerry met the love of his life, Nancy Hackwith.
They were married
March 22, 1963.
Jerry has two sons; Robert Maxson of West Richland and Michael Maxson (Michele) of Kennewick.
Jerry was very involved in both of his sons' sports activities, particularly football and baseball.
Jerry has five grandchildren; Danielle, Nathan (Chelsea), Matt, Nicole and Hannah.
Jerry has five great-grandchildren; Taylor, Jasmine, Bobbie, Gracie and Charlie.
Jerry loved all of them dearly and loved to spend time with them.
Services will be held Saturday, August 18th, 2012, 1:00 p.m., at West Highlands United Methodist Church, 17 S. Union Street, Kennewick.
A graveside service, with military honors, will immediately follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.
Phillip Alvin Nelson
Born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on Aug. 16, 1934
Departed on Aug. 14, 2012 and resided in Kennewick, WA.
cemetery: Desert Lawn Memorial Park
Phillip A. Nelson was welcomed to his eternal home by his Heavenly Father on August 14, 2012.
He was born in Coeur d'Alene August 16, 1934.
Phil moved to Kennewick as a child and graduated from Kennewick High School in 1953.
He married
his high school sweet heart Carolyn Sachse in 1954.
Phil worked as a mechanic for 36 years at Hi-Land garage retiring in 1994.
He loved spending time with family and friends camping, fishing and hunting.
His favorite spot was along the Tucannon River.
He is preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Hazel (Smith) Nelson, also a sister and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Carolyn Nelson; his four children Ken (Barb) Nelson, Rick Nelson, Kathy (Phillip) Fowler, Carol (David) Ard; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters Polly Koepp and Sheila Nelson.
Also special mentioning of Phillip's extended family and friends of deceased and living Hulls, Smiths and Stones.
A graveside service will be on Saturday, August 18th, 10:00 a.m., at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1401 S. Union St. Kennewick.
There will be a celebration of life luncheon following the service at 1727 W. 27th Ave, Kennewick.
Irma Katheren Lange
Born in Leadville, CO on Sep. 20, 1913
Departed on Aug. 16, 2012 and resided in Kennewick, WA.
Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Private Graveside: Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 3:00 pm
cemetery: Desert Lawn Memorial Park
Katherine (Kathy) Sue Bateman
Born in Kennewick, Washington on Jun. 13, 1953
Departed on Aug. 6, 2012 and resided in Kennewick, WA.
Kathy, 59, was born June 13, 1953 in Kennewick to Rose (Fallgren) and Conrad Bateman.
She died unexpectedly at home on August 6, 2012.
Kathy grew up in West Kennewick, next to what is now Lawrence Scott Park.
Our grandparents and cousins lived all around us, so it was a fun-filled young life.
Kathy was especially close to Grandma (Eliza) Bateman.
Her young years were spent with close friends and fun.
She graduated KHS in 1971 and her life's journey began.
After attending stewardess school in Southern California, she decided to work at Hanford during its construction boom.
She worked for various WPPSS contractors over this time period, ending her job career with Lampson International.
Her greatest joy in life was when her son, Taylor, was born in 1983.
He was the light of her life; when he was around, her life was complete.
Although she lived her life locally, Kathy saw other parts of the world with trips to Europe, Taiwan, Hawaii and Alaska's North Slope.
She and our sister, Jackie, enjoyed several trips in the western states and Canada with their sons when the boys were younger.
Kathy was our family historian and we are going to miss her knowledge of the long-time Bateman histories of Kennewick.
Her final years were spent at home.
She was a longtime member of the Kennewick Eagles and had a lot of fun playing darts with her good friends, Jerry and Jimmy.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jackie.
She is survived by her son, Taylor of Seattle; sisters Connie Morby (Chuck) of Kennewick and Diane Bateman (Rudy) of Bellingham.
She is also survived by nephews and nieces that she thought the world of: The Morby's - Mike, Chad (Wendy), Dan (Amy), Matt (Rachel), and Jennifer Woods (Levi); Chris Bateman, Sophie and Robbie Cortez; five great-nieces and seven great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at First Lutheran Church (Hwy 395 & Yelm) in Kennewick.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Association, Arthritis Association or Diabetes Association of your choice.
Cathy Mae King
Born in Vancouver, Washington on Sep. 16, 1952
Departed on Aug. 10, 2012 and resided in Kennewick, WA.
Service of Remembrance: Sunday, Sep. 16, 2012 11:00 am
Lucretia (Lorry) Lorene Reid
Born in Ashland, Oregon on Mar. 4, 1924
Departed on Aug. 13, 2012 and resided in Kennewick, WA.
cemetery: Desert Lawn Memorial Park
Lucretia Lorene (Lorry) Reid, age 88, passed away peacefully August 13, 2012 in Kennewick, Washington.
She was born March 4, 1924, in Ashland, Oregon.
She lived her childhood in Ashland and Dallas, Oregon.
She married
Robert W. Reid July 19, 1944.
When Bob got home from World War II, they headed for school at Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR where Lorry studied Home Economics.
The young family moved to the Tri-Cities in 1950.
They raised their family in Kennewick for 21 years.
They lived in Rockville, Maryland for 10 years and retired in Tillamook, Oregon.
In 2010, Lorry and Bob returned to Kennewick to be near family.
Lorry's passions in life were family, dance, swimming, Family history, and cooking.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints.
She worked with the youth and dance programs.
She and her husband established the Tillamook Family History Center in about 1980.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-eight years, Robert W. Reid, children Karen (Earl) Plunkett, Kimberly (Tom) Lampson, Georgene (Kirt) Bare, Jeffery (Lea) Reid, and Susan (David, deceased) Ward, who have blessed them with a legacy of 38 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and counting.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Elizabeth Reid; her parents, Loren and Nelda Agee; her brothers Wallace Clifford Agee, and William Jackson Agee.
The memorial service will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 820 South Buntin St, Kennewick, Washington with viewing beginning at 9:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Inland Northwest Chapter, 910 W. 5th Ave., Suite 256, Spokane, WA 99204.
